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The Gaming Table by Andrew Steinmetz

 CHAPTER XII. page 21

WROTHESLY, DUKE OF BEDFORD.

Wrothesly, Duke of Bedford, was the subject of a conspiracy at
Bath, formed by several first-rate sharpers, among whom were the
manager of a theatre, and Beau Nash, master of the ceremonies.
After being plundered of above L70,000 at Hazard, his Grace
rose in a passion, put the dice in his pocket, and intimated his
resolution to inspect them. He then retired into another room,
and, flinging himself upon a sofa, fell asleep.

The winners, to escape disgrace, and obtain their money, cast
lots who should pick his pockets of the loaded dice, and
introduce fair ones in their place. The lot fell on the manager
of the theatre, who performed his part without discovery. The
duke inspected the dice when he awoke, and finding them correct,
renewed his party, and lost L30,000 more.

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